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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,427.82, 239,058.69 and 59,505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,427.82, 239,058.69 and 59,505.84 is: 89,227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,427.82 : 239,058.69 = 59,505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,427.82/239,058.69 = 59,505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,427.82x = 239,058.69 × 59,505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,427.82x = 14,225,388,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,225,388,157.75/159,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,227.77

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